Overview
A Ventura County native, Dr. Montes is a graduate of Boston University School of Medicine and served as Medical Director of the Radiation Oncology Department at St. Bernardine Medical Center before joining ROCVC. Fluent in Spanish and the recipient of many honors and awards, he believes in the team approach to cancer care, appreciates the value of knowledge, and keeps his practice at the forefront of technology. Dr. Montes provides high-level care to cancer patients and specializes in the most advanced treatments for prostate, breast and skin cancer.Dr. Montes earned his Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering from Loyola Marymount University and earned his M.D. from the Boston University School of Medicine. His postdoctoral training included an Internal Medicine residency at the Veteran's Administration/West Los Angeles and Radiation Oncology training at the University of Arizona Health Sciences Center. Prior to joining the Ventura County Center in 2000, he served as radiation oncology associate medical director at Desert Hospital Comprehensive Cancer Center in Palm Springs, California.Dr. Montes is dedicated to ongoing education and implementation of the most advanced cancer treatments. Patients often comment on his professionalism and reassuring manner.Honors and awards include:• Catherine McAuley Lifetime Achievement Award - St. John's Healthcare Foundation• Celebration of Excellence Award - The Cancer Support Community - Valley/Ventura• Education and Development Fund Award, American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology• Clinical Oncology Career Development Award from the American Cancer Society• American College of Radiation Oncology Fellowship AwardDr. Montes belongs to the Southern California Radiation Oncology/Los Angeles Radiologic Society, the American Society for Therapeutic Radiation Oncology, the American College of Radiology, the Ventura County Medical Association, the California Medical Association and the American Medical Association. He is a member of the Medical Board of Directors, American Cancer Society, Central California Division. Dr. Montes also serves on the Wellness Community Professional Advisory Board and the St. John's Healthcare Foundation Board (Oxnard and Pleasant Valley).Cancer has touched my own loved ones, giving me first-hand awareness of the fear a cancer diagnosis brings to a patient and his or her family. It's important to provide patients with a comprehensive education of the disease and treatment process, thereby empowering them with the knowledge to make educated decisions for themselves. We offer patients the most current technology and a highly trained patient care team to ensure that they receive effective as well as compassionate treatment.– Dr. Henry Z. Montes.
Dr. Montes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Intraductal Papilloma, HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer, and Metastatic Brain Tumor.
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Locations
1700 N Rose Ave, Ste 120, Oxnard, CA 93030
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Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation
Ramona Kyaw is a Radiation Oncologist and a Radiologist in Pasadena, California. Dr. Kyaw is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cervix, Cervical Cancer, Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, and Salivary Gland Tumors.
NHMC Radiation Oncology
Dr. Safa is an Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology at UCLA School of Medicine. He is active in teaching residents and medical students in the art of bedside manners and how to help patients manage their emotional challenges while fighting cancer.Dr. Safa has practiced at Northridge Hospital Medical Center for over 20 years where he serves as the Chair of the Cancer Committee and the Medical Director of Radiation Oncology at Leavey Cancer Center. Dr. Safa has expertise in IMRT, IGRT, Stereotactic Radiation Therapy, Stereotactic Radiosurgery, and Brachytherapy.He is recognized in Best Doctors in America for over 15 years.He was awarded Humankindness Award by Dignity Health Hospitals for his exemplary compassionate care.As a UCLA Professor who is active in teaching radiation oncology residents, I teach my patients as to what is happening to their body and what to expect both emotionally and physically when diagnosed with cancer. Positive encouragement and proper nutrition are critical in this fight. We provide state of the art cancer care in a friendly, compassionate setting.We incorporate the latest scientific research with state-of-the-art radiation techniques in your treatment. I am committed to foster a strong relationship with each patient based on trust, open communication, and compassion. We offer integrative oncology services to support your well-being and decrease stress with nutritionists, cancer care navigators, supportive care, and relaxation services.One my patient's wrote: Going through such a difficult time, I never expected to be happy to see the smiling faces that greeted me every day let alone miss them when my treatment was over. Dr. Safa is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cervix, Cervical Cancer, Breast Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
Areas of Expertise
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- Breast CancerDr. Montes isDistinguished. Learn about Breast Cancer.
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- HER-2 Positive Breast CancerDr. Montes isAdvanced. Learn about HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer.
- Intraductal PapillomaDr. Montes isAdvanced. Learn about Intraductal Papilloma.
- Experienced
- Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands
- Adenoid Cystic CarcinomaDr. Montes isExperienced. Learn about Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma.
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Montes isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- Anal CancerDr. Montes isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- AngiosarcomaDr. Montes isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- AstrocytomaDr. Montes isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.